When 10-year-old Karolina Protsenko’s violin street performance blew up online, it wasn’t just her impressive musical skill that drew in millions of viewers — it was also her lively, joyful spirit. As she danced and skipped effortlessly while playing, she sparked pure delight, even inspiring nearby toddlers to join in, dancing alongside her in an adorable scene that melted hearts everywhere. That unforgettable mix helped push the video to 51 million views on YouTube, making it the fourth most-watched clip on her channel.
In this particular performance, the young Californian violinist delivered a captivating rendition of Kaoma’s “Lambada,” a French-Brazilian hit with roots in Bolivian folk music. Known for its driving percussion and infectious accordion riff, the song was transformed beautifully through Karolina’s violin interpretation. Not only does she display remarkable technical skill for her age, but she also knows how to command an audience — a big crowd gathered around to watch her lively street show.
Fans flooded the video with praise, leaving comments like, “Beautiful playing! Love to see kids so free and joyful, not worried about what anyone thinks, just enjoying the music! That’s the way life should be!” and “She can literally stop traffic with her talent. Amazing.”
Karolina herself shared her love for the song, writing, “I love Kaoma’s ‘Lambada’ so much. And all these beautiful little dances! I hope you like my violin version.” With a devoted fan base of over 8.3 million YouTube subscribers, Karolina has kept the momentum going with popular covers like Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” another charming street performance that again saw a toddler join the fun.
Now 15, Karolina has been steadily growing her online presence since that viral 2019 “Lambada” video, regularly posting new street performances to her channel. Her choice to cover “Lambada” showed not only great musical taste but also a nod to the song’s fascinating history — originally released by Kaoma in 1989, it became their breakout international hit, topping charts across Europe. The song traces its roots back to Márcia Ferreira’s Portuguese version “Chorando Se Foi” and even further to the Bolivian folk classic “Llorando se fue.”
For even more stunning performances, like her moving violin cover of Bruno Mars’ “Talking to the Moon,” you can follow Karolina Protsenko on YouTube and Facebook. Her talent continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and she’s become a true source of inspiration for young musicians everywhere.
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